The Phoenix economy entered the second half of 2026 with a complicated mix of signals: a shrinking labor force and rising unemployment contrasted with modest payroll growth, resilient consumer spending…
Real home prices continued to decline in April as inflation accelerated, according to an analysis from the Economic and Business Research Center. Meanwhile, labor market data show subdued activity at both the…
The Flagstaff metropolitan area entered 2026 navigating a mixed economy, as rising unemployment and slowing job growth collided with strong retail activity and resilient tourism spending, according to an analysis…
From jobs and inflation to housing permits and population growth, here are the latest economic trends shaping the Arizona economy so far in 2026. The U.S. unemployment rate changed little at 4.3%…
In January, Arizona year-over-year total building permits saw a notable 22.1% decrease to 2,859, not seasonally adjusted. The number of single-family permits in the state also fell 33.7% to 2,240, while the…
The U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Items increased 0.9% over the month in March, up from a 0.3% increase in February. The March increase was primarily driven by a 21.2% over-the-month…
The U.S. unemployment rate changed little at 4.3% with total nonfarm payroll employment increasing by 178,000 in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ April 3rd employment situation summary. Job gains occurred…
Arizona is outpacing the nation on income and hiring even as U.S. job growth stumbles, according to research from the Economic and Business Research Center (EBRC). Total U.S. nonfarm payroll…
Arizona ranked 4th in net domestic migration in 2024, gaining 55,505 new residents, according to an analysis from the Economic and Business Research Center (EBRC), which focuses on applied economic research…
The U.S. unemployment rate changed little in January at 4.3% while nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 130,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics February 11th employment situation summary. Job gains occurred in…
The Phoenix housing market is not performing as well as the rest of the nation, according to an analysis from Eller’s Economic and Business Research Center. Phoenix house prices declined 1.4%…
